First-Ever 'The Night Is Yonge' Busker Soiree

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 06, 2015) - Spectacular soiree, in support of Epilepsy Toronto, to kick off Toronto International BuskerFest.

WHAT: New this year, 'The Night Is Yonge'Busker Soiree kicks off the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. Join NBA Basketball star Tristan Thompson (spokesperson for The Amari Thompson Fund) for this special fundraising event in support of Epilepsy Toronto. Designed by Glen Peloso & Jamie Alexander, the event will be held at the exquisite Aperture Room (340 Yonge Street) in the heart of the historic Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood, and features the incomparable cuisine of Oliver & Bonacini, advance sneak peek performances from the upcoming Toronto International BuskerFest and international recording artist and Canada's Queen of R&B Soul, Jully Black.

WHY: Approximately one in 100 people live with epilepsy, the world's most common neurological disorder. Epilepsy Toronto is a non-profit organization that provides support to more than 40,000 people living with epilepsy in this city. The Busker Soiree and BuskerFest events raise funds to support Epilepsy Toronto's programs.

***16thAnnual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsypresented by Scotiabank Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30, 2015throughout the Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood: Yonge Street all the way from Queen to College and surrounding areas (including Yonge-Dundas Square).

About Toronto International BuskerFest for EpilepsySince its inception in 2000, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy has featured hundreds of the best street performers from around the world, hosted millions of amazed spectators and helped raise much-needed funds for Epilepsy Toronto. BuskerFest is the largest street performers' festival in North America and is the largest Epilepsy awareness-raising event in the world.